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AD03 XKY

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,375 mi
Last recorded157,375 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 XKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 157,375 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear pipe ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

lambda reading only just passed test

Pass 15 Jul 2020 156,078 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both headlight lenses deteriorating

emissions only just passed test advise attention

Pass 1 Aug 2019 154,943 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

co and ho emissions only just passed test advise attention

Pass 3 Jul 2018 152,712 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 151,965 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 141,766 miles

BRAKE PIPES ARE COATED WITH PLASTIC BUT SEEM TO BE BUBBLING SLIGHTLY IN PLACES WITH POSSIBLE CORROSION UNDER THE COATING

N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS BROKEN

Fail 25 Jul 2017 141,755 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported BOTH CENTRE SUPPORT BRACKETS BROKEN AWAY FROM EXHAUST SYSTEM (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

BRAKE PIPES ARE COATED WITH PLASTIC BUT SEEM TO BE BUBBLING SLIGHTLY IN PLACES WITH POSSIBLE CORROSION UNDER THE COATING

N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS BROKEN

Pass 18 Jul 2016 129,655 miles

CORROSION SHOWING ON O/S /R METAL BRAKE PIPE WHERE PASSING OVER AXLE

ENGINE CHECK LAMP ON CONSTANTLY

N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

O/S/R TYRE LOW ON TREAD

REAR BRAKE PADS VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL WEAR LIMIT

Tyre worn close to the legal limit HEAVY WEAR O/S/F INNER OF TYRE VERY CLOSE TO WEBBING SHOWING (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 129,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm SEVERE WEAR ON INNER SECTION OF TREAD (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering component deformed and unserviceable INNER RACK JOINT FREE PLAY (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

CORROSION SHOWING ON O/S /R METAL BRAKE PIPE WHERE PASSING OVER AXLE

ENGINE CHECK LAMP ON CONSTANTLY

N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

O/S/R TYRE LOW ON TREAD

REAR BRAKE PADS VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL WEAR LIMIT

Tyre worn close to the legal limit HEAVY WEAR O/S/F INNER OF TYRE VERY CLOSE TO WEBBING SHOWING (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 117,923 miles

ENGINE CHECK LAMP CONSTANTLY ON

INTERIOR MIRROR VERY LOOSE AT ITS FIXING TO ROOF

N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS BROKEN

N/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD

SLIGHT PLAY DETECTED IN BOTH STEERING RACK INNER JOINTS

TRACTION CONTROL LAMP CONSTANTLY ON

Fail 27 Jul 2015 117,923 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

BRAKE PAD WARNING LAMP CONSTANTLY ON

ENGINE CHECK LAMP CONSTANTLY ON

INTERIOR MIRROR VERY LOOSE AT ITS FIXING TO ROOF

N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS BROKEN

N/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD

SLIGHT PLAY DETECTED IN BOTH STEERING RACK INNER JOINTS

TRACTION CONTROL LAMP CONSTANTLY ON

Pass 24 Jul 2014 103,597 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both headlights on lower limit

Fail 22 Jul 2014 103,596 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both headlights on lower limit

Pass 27 Jul 2013 90,995 miles

both rack ends slight play

rear brakes slight corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2012 83,923 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

center exhaust supports deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2011 77,251 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

play in n/s steering rack inner joint

Fail 29 Jun 2011 77,199 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

play in n/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 10 Jun 2010 69,509 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s and o/s front brake discs pitted and corroded

play in n/s and o/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 3 Jun 2009 61,331 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 61,331 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 51,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Jun 2008 51,881 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s rear tyre just legal inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2007 37,736 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jun 2006 24,973 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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AD03 XKY is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 73,703 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD03 XKY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 23 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AD03 XKY is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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